Heads Up "I can" Game 🎴🗣️💃

Objective: Practice the structure "I can [action]" through a fun guessing game.

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📋 Materials Needed:

• PDF cards (10 different action cards).
  • For a class of 35 students, print 4 copies (or 8 if you want extra cards for trading).
• PowerPoint (PPTX) to explain the rules.
• Scissors to cut out the cards.

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📝 How to Play:

1. Preparation:

   • Print the PDF with 10 cards (one set per student).
   • Cut the cards into individual pieces.
   • Mix the cards together in a pile.

2. Explaining the Game:

   • Use the PPTX to explain the game rules.
   • Each student will receive a card face down on their desk (they cannot see their own card).
   • When everyone is ready, have each student hold the card on their forehead, so they can’t see it, but others can.

3. Game Start:

   • Students walk around the room and pair up with a random partner.
   • The partner will gesture the action on the card without speaking.
   • The student with the card will guess the action by saying, "I can [action]" (e.g., "I can swim fast").
   • The partner will confirm whether the guess is right or wrong.

4. Scoring:

   • If the guess is correct:
     • The student goes to one of the teachers (ALT or JTE) to trade their old card for a new one.
     • 1 point is awarded.
   • If the guess is incorrect:
     • The student finds another partner and repeats the guessing.

5. End of the Game:

   • The game ends when time is up, or when students have traded as many cards as possible.
   • Count the points to see who has the most guesses right and award them as the winner!

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🎯 Goal:

• To correctly guess as many cards as possible and accumulate the highest score by trading cards with the teachers.

📝 Notes:

• Honesty policy: Students should keep track of their points themselves.
• You can adjust the time limit depending on the pace of your class (e.g., 10-15 minutes).

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💬 Example Dialogue:

• Student A (holding card): "I can [action]?"
• Student B (gestures action): Gestures swimming fast.
• Student A: "I can swim fast!"
• Student B: "Correct! Go get a new card!"

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Happy Teaching,

CarpenterBee

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